The fat lady has sung in Division One, leaving all the excitement in the second tier of the Bradford League. With Pudsey Congs claiming the championship and Lightcliffe the lone space in the cellar, all eyes now turn to Division Two. Both Gomersal and
Midfielder Stephen Warnock has not given up on making it big with Liverpool. The 20-year-old officially began his month's loan at the Bradford & Bingley Stadium today and is likely to go straight into the team to face Walsall. Warnock, like Tom Kearney
Bradford Bulls coach Brian Noble reckons Super League VII is proving Super League heaven for fans of the 13-a-side code. As the leaders finalise their preparations to face third-placed Wigan at Valley Parade tomorrow night, Noble said: "This is the best
Bradford's return to big-time boxing has been dealt a knockout blow - by Sky TV. The city's two British champions, Junior Witter and Bobbie Vanzie (pictured), were set to headline a show on Saturday, October 12 - the biggest ringside event in Bradford
Footballer Barry John Watson has achieved his goal. He was married at St Mary's Church, Riddlesden, to dental nurse Melanie Ann Broadbent. Barry - a joiner with the family firm, and a member of the Cavendish Hotel football team - is the only son of Kenneth
Number of entries down but quality up was the overall view of the judges at the nineteenth Cross Hills and District Allotment Association Show held last weekend. Show chairman Bill Haykin commented that this year had been one of the most difficult growing
Parish councillors in Cullingworth have voiced their anger after a planning application was passed without their consultation. They have accused planners at Bradford council of "bad form" after a new food store in the village was granted permission, even
Hundreds of gullies across Silsden and Steeton have been cleaned over the past couple of weeks. But councillors warned that unless the gullies were well maintained, problems would build up again in the future. In April 2002 the council's entire gulley
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has received a huge lift from volunteers at Airedale Hospital. Volunteers in the Steeton hospital's out-patient department raised £303 for the charity. They raised the cash by organising stalls in the department selling bric-a-brac
There was a great deal of relief just over three years ago when, after a long and hard-fought campaign, a compromise solution was worked out which seemed set to secure the future of Temple Bank School at Daisy Hill. Under the proposed deal, the blind
Veterinary surgeons based in Keighley, who specialise in the care of exotic animals, have come to the rescue of zookeepers in Prague. One thousand animals had to be evacuated from Prague Zoo when it was swamped by flood waters last month. Hearing of their
A car park owner has apologised after a car was clamped as a tourist slept inside. The elderly, partially sighted Australian tourist awoke to find the clampers securing the wheels of the Subaru, in Changegate car park, Haworth. And despite pointing out
A team of bus drivers launched their bid to raise money for charity on Saturday at Keighley Show. The three bus drivers from Keighley and District Travel -- Steve Brier, Brian Thorpe and Russell Wilkes -- will be undertaking the Cycling for Life Experience
Keighley Show was "back with a vengeance" after last year's cancellation as the 45th annual show bustled with people on Saturday. President Peter Crabtree praised the work of those who had ensured that this year's show was a resounding success. Referring
A 77-year-old Keighley woman is retiring for the second time from FTL Roper Ltd. Lilian Clark has been receptionist and administrator at the company, based at Worth Way, for about 15 years. Director and general manager Graham Richardson said: "Lilian
CCTV specialist Robert Crossley, pictured, found himself at the other side of the camera when joining his employer Keybury Security Systems' exclusive Ten-Year Club. Long service is a hallmark at the Keighley-based company, this year celebrating its landmark
Details of an association between Dacre, Son & Hartley chartered surveyors and de Romes chartered surveyors and auctioneers have been agreed. This brings together the asset appraisal, realisation and insolvency related skills of de Romes, with the
Leading hotel Holdsworth House is set to launch the latest in electronic technology. Although the Halifax hotel dates back to 1633, general manager Chris Walker has worked in conjunction with local company Rotography to produce a series of electronic
The managers of Skipton Building Society's Keighley and Silsden branches may get a bit hot under the collar later this month when they undertake the St John Ambulance Firewalk Challenge, to raise money for the charity's lifesaving activities. Graham Green
A warden at Keighley sheltered accommodation is appealing to thieves and vandals to search their consciences and stop targeting the elderly. Jean Adamson, warden of sheltered housing in Denby Road, issued the plea after residents' cars were broken into
For about ten minutes, Andrew Samuels was able to forget his inability to walk properly or his difficulty in holding objects. That was because the multiple sclerosis sufferer was flying like a bird at 12,000ft above the Lincolnshire countryside. He was
Record breaker Arthur Hayes was bowled over when he was presented with a striking award. The 58-year-old smashed the world record for continuous bowling at the AMF Bowl, in Keighley, earlier this year. And staff at the bowling centre, at the Alston Retail
An RAF recruit from Keighley has passed out from basic training with flying colours. James Anlezark, from Cherry Tree Rise, Long Lee, has successfully completed his basic training as an electrical technician. Family members travelled to RAF Halton, in
Judges arrived in Keighley on Tuesday to scrutinise the new £2.5 million bus station. It has been shortlisted for a nationwide award which pits Keighley against nine other communities, including Manchester and Kensington High Street. The competition,
Two local men joined an 18-strong team of fundraisers on a charity bike ride. Richard Lubomski, of Silsden, and Edd Thurgood, from Keighley, were among those cycling the length of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal towpath. Organisers hope last weekend's event
Bradford councillors have approved plans for a new industrial unit in Silsden. Silsden Town Council had objected to the plan for the light industrial unit in Belton Road, saying that the development would create an increase in traffic at the busy junction
A campaign to rid Keighley's streets of drug dealers has won praise from a West Yorkshire coroner. Roger Whittaker -- coroner for Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees -- said he commended the efforts of police to address the issue. Since the launch a fortnight
A sing-along at Haworth Parish Church raised £560 for the Keighley Parkinson's Disease Support Group. The event featured Steeton Male Voice Choir, which was joined by two other choirs, an opera group and an oompah band. The church was frequently filled
In 1860, U.S. General John Pershing was born. In 1893, the first sod was cut in the construction of Gouthwaite Reservoir. In 1901, the foundation stone was laid at the new Corporation Electricity Works in Bradford. From the Telegraph & Argus of September
Cowling Park hosted an It's a Knockout style charity competition last weekend. Gilly Milnes organised the competition to raise cash for the village Pram Race charities. Teams of four took part in the games, which included Bucket of Balls, Dear Liza, Light
A chance request for a prize has paid even greater dividends for staff and patients at Airedale Hospital. When staff on Ward 3 had the idea of creating a family room for patients' relatives to stay in they asked Yorkshire Co-op if they would donate a
The Keighley area is to host its first town crier competition. Around a dozen criers from across the country are expected to take part in the event, at Haworth on November 23. Confirmed entries have already been received from as far afield as St Albans
Two staff members at Haworth Tourist Information Centre (TIC) have been short-listed for a top award. Brenda Poole and Robert Buckley are in line for an Outstanding Customer Service Award from the Yorkshire Tourist Board. The duo - who were nominated
One of Oxenhope's best known figures has died, aged 96. Ethel Kitchen, who had a milk round in the village for over 20 years, died on Sunday. Ethel and her husband, Eddie, who died eight years ago, ran their milk round from the time they bought it in
Bradford's businesses have been urged to use the power of on-line learning by The Institute of Directors (IoD). At the recent launch of learndirect for West Yorkshire Graham Broadhead, Yorkshire IoD regional treasurer, said: "Learning is critical to the
Airedale Hospital is axing speech and language therapy services for older children as part of a restructuring exercise. More than 80 children over the age of five in Keighley and Craven are being discharged from treatment this month as the Steeton hospital
A TV jailbird is breaking out next week in order to visit a Keighley fitness centre. Kim Oliver, pictured, who plays Buki Lester in the series Bad Girls, will officially open her mother's holistic therapy business. Aroma-Life is run by Riddlesden woman
A gang of volunteers has been working to keep the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway on track. Over 40 people carried out essential maintenance work on the five-mile line as part of the annual Civil Week. The programme is held each September when the summer's
The cost of fires is the message from officers who want to help Keighley people save money and lives. West Yorkshire Fire Service held a roadshow in Keighley Town Hall Square as part of National Fire Safety Week, which is highlighting the financial and
outspoken councillor David Samuels walked out of a meeting of Keighley Town Council after tendering his resignation. The Keighley News was barred from attending the part of the meeting that caused the furore, but Mr Samuels spoke to the newspaper outside
Kitchens giant Magnet is moving more of its operation out of the Keighley area. The firm is to shift its finance team from Crossflatts to Darlington next March. Magnet said that only a handful of workers -- the company employs 55 finance employees at
A leading member of Keighley's Irish community was taken to his grave yesterday in a horse-drawn hearse. The tribute by Billy Ryan's family reflected their father's love of horses and his success in harness racing. The former builder and pub landlord
One of Keighley town centre's biggest eyesores could make way for a large new health centre as part of a massive new £30 million scheme. Damside Car Park could be demolished and replaced with a new "enhanced primary care centre" which would accommodate
CLEARANCE work alongside a Silsden lane has exposed an historic water well, which once played an important part in village life. The well, in Mitchell Lane, has been almost completely covered for decades by bramble and thicket. Known as 'the orchard,'
SETTLE children started the school year in a brand new building on Wednesday. The new school, on Bond Lane, was due to have opened on Monday, but the children had an extra two days holiday after furniture failed to be delivered and rooms were not ready
CRAVEN'S longest running agricultural show was hailed a success at the weekend, despite early rain making conditions wet underfoot. Foot and mouth restrictions meant no sheep and cattle were exhibited at the 131st Bentham Show on Saturday. However, on-farm
Bob Hall has taken his unique brand of blues and boogie woogie around the world for more than 40 years. Next weekend he drops into Haworth to perform the first concert of the autumn for Spiv Promotions. The Blues Band member appears alongside his latest
Shopkeepers in Cleckheaton are to push ahead with plans to launch a shop radio system after hearing that crime rose in the town last month. In August there were 104 crimes reported in the town centre, compared with 95 in August last year. President of
A headteacher is urging parents to warn their children to be vigilant until a serial sex attacker is caught. Bingley Grammar School headteacher John Patterson, has sent a letter to the parents of his 1,800 pupils about the attacker, who has struck at
Bradford's Capital of Culture team are to be "interrogated" by the judging panel who will have a major say on which cities make the 2008 shortlist this autumn. And Culture Minister Tessa Jowell - who will decide the shortlist - will visit Bradford on
Oldham 48, Keighley Cougars 18 That's the end of the straightforward part of the season, now it gets complicated in the Northern Ford Premiership. The top nine in the table have secured their places in the new National League One for the 2003 season,
Councillors will next week be put under heavy pressure to allow lap dancing in two city centre clubs. Proprietor of Monroes Steve Selby will try to get Bradford Council's licensing committee to do a U-turn after it refused to lift a clause in its entertainment
Both Keighley teams could have a say in promotion on the final league weekend - even though they are not directly involved themselves. The first team, who narrowly missed out on going up, know they can stop Mirfield from taking the third promotion slot
BRADFORD Central coasted to a comfortable win over the Craven League in the annual Manorlands Plate charity game at Airedale. The game is played there as a tribute to the late David Mills, who was secretary of the club and a member of the League Executive
Silsden made it five league wins on the trot to share top spot in the West Riding County Amateur League Mumtaz Premier Division with Brighouse Town on 15 points. The teams have an almost identical record with Brighouse just edging first place having scored
The final Classic of the season, the St Leger, provides a superb climax tomorrow to this week's four-day Doncaster meeting. With £400,000 guaranteed prize money and run over an extended 1m 6f at 3.35, the Group 1 race is a true test of stamina. Irish
Malton & Norton 18 Keighley 16 Keighley were strangely out of sorts in their opening league match at Malton & Norton, where the home side took its chances well to grab the points in a closely fought encounter. The dominance and confidence of the
International goalkeeper Rachelle Houldsworth, pictured, is heading for Albania next month after being selected for England in the second UEFA women's Under-19s championships. England have first qualifying group matches against Lithuania on Wednesday,
Aire-Wharfe League side Silsden will go into Sunday's Keighley Cup final against Cullingworth as slight favourites, but brothers Steve and Chris Welch will be all out to upset the apple cart. Silsden had little trouble seeing off the challenge from Denholme
Cougars coach Gary Moorby is under no illusions of the task ahead as his side bid for a place in the new National League One. They travel to Barrow a week on Sunday in the opening play-off games and Moorby admits: "It's a tough call. "We haven't won an
SKIPTON make a major re-shuffle of their back division for tomorrow's Yorkshire Division Two trip to Pocklington, with five changes to the line-up beaten at home by Beverley last weekend. Only wingman Paul Beech and centre Darren Howson will wear the
EMBSAY turned the J P Mewies Craven & District Cricket League clock back 46 years on Saturday when they carried off the Division One title to complete a clean sweep of the league's silverware. Not since the formidable Jimmy Nelson's side of 1956 managed
A touch of Frost froze out Yorkshire at Edgbaston yesterday and had the County Champions skating on even thinner ice in their bid to avoid the drop into the Second Division. Needing at least 11 points to keep their survival hopes alive, Yorkshire were
Ashley Ward today insisted: We won't take Walsall lightly after our Worthington Cup fiasco. City will try to banish memories of the loss to Third Division Wrexham when they head for the Bescot Stadium tomorrow. And Ward, again captain in David Wetherall's
Married at Tatworth in Somerset were Simon Christopher Bruce Willett and Victoria Beatrice Rowland. Simon - a project manager - is the elder son of Steve and Marilyn Willett, of View Road, Keighley. Victoria - a Ph.D. student - is the youngest daughter
Haworth cricketer Jamie Matthew Rowell bowled a maiden over - and has now married her! Jamie - who also plays football for The Three Horses pub in Fell Lane - has wed Rachel Joanne Jeffrey, a senior administrator with a mortgage company. Jamie, a conveyor
Joan Jones of Hallowes Park Road, Cullingworth, is the new president of the Women's Network of the Methodist Church West Yorkshire District. She was inducted at a service led by the district chairman, Rev Peter Whittaker, on Sunday evening in Cullingworth
A residents association is being set up in Steeton to combat anti-social behaviour. Councillor Jane Bowler told Steeton with Eastburn Parish Council that she had experienced bricks and eggs being thrown at her in the street. Residents of Williams Road
Silsden councillors say their town could resemble 'dodge city' if shops are allowed to put up metal shutters. Members were divided on the issue when Silsden Town Council was asked last week to support an application to install metal roller shutters on
A woman who was rescued by the West Yorkshire Air Ambulance from Bront Waterfalls earlier this year has raised money for the charity. Norma Mackrell, from Oxenhope, was walking with a group of friends near the waterfalls on New Year's Day when she slipped
Keighley MP Ann Cryer has called on the Government to urgently introduce new regulations governing wheel clamping. Mrs Cryer made her call after car park clampers accepted two Marks & Spencer vouchers as part payment for the £35 fine to release a
Award-winning Oakworth butchers Jack Scaife have beaten the big boys again. The family-run business, which employs 14 people at its Mill Lane factory, took a bronze award for its dry-cured short back bacon in the prestigious Fine Food Fairs Great Taste
schools are taking an increasing interest in the Young Enterprise Company Programme, which gives thousands of students each year the opportunity to prepare for working life through the experience of running their own company. Volunteer advisors from businesses
A guide to council services in Keighley -- compiled by a student on placement with Town Centre Management (TCM) -- has been formally handed over. The booklet outlines the role of each council department and includes contact details, opening hours and
Airedale Hospital has received top marks from patients in its first annual survey of their views. The questionnaire -- which canvassed the opinion of 1,000 patients who had just been discharged from the hospital -- found that 98 per cent would recommend
youngsters are to make a series of documentary films using state-of-the-art digital video equipment. They will ask fellow teenagers for their views on life in Keighley and film the work of young volunteers. Teenagers are being invited to join the new
The Bront Parsonage Museum at Haworth is one of 600 venues across the country which is taking part in an event to get people drawing. It is hoped those attending the Parsonage event will get inspiration from the sketches of the famous Bront family. The
A collection of historic coins rarely seen in public will be on show this weekend. Visitors to East Riddlesden Hall tomorrow can view the impressive haul, which features over 300 pieces. A local collector has spent over half a century amassing the coins
Keighley MP Ann Cryer visited the town's Citizens Advice Bureau on Friday as part of National Advice Week. Mrs Cryer attended a lunch-time meeting with volunteers and workers at CAB to get an overview of the service they provide. Regular inquiries at
Diners and staff were evacuated from the Busfeild Arms pub, at East Morton, on Monday evening, after a tumble drier caught fire in the landlord's flat above the pub. Firefighters were called out from Bingley and Keighley at about 8.30pm to control the
Fell Lane residents are calling for road safety measures to be installed sooner rather than later following yet another accident. Colin Brown's parked car was hit by another car which was travelling along Fell Lane towards Keighley, just before midnight
Fears for the safety of children in Silsden have been voiced following the discovery of 21 needles, as well as glass and human faeces in a school playground. The needles and faeces were found recently in a bin in Aire View School playground after a summer
Free blood pressure checks will be on offer in Keighley town centre next week. A testing centre will be open at Superdrug, in Low Street, each weekday from 10am-5pm. And checks will also be available in the bus station concourse on Wednesday, 9.15am-3.45pm
A burglar who was caught red-handed as he raided a jeweller's in Keighley town centre has been locked up for 18 months. Bradford Crown Court heard on Wednesday that police were tipped off by a member of the public that a break-in was taking place at Butlin's
Clearance work alongside a Silsden lane has exposed an historic water well, which once played an important part in village life. The well, in Mitchell Lane, has been almost completely covered for decades by bramble and thicket. Known as 'the orchard,'
Council house tenants in Keighley must wait for repairs to their homes due to a £1.3 million budget overspend. Many will have to wait until next spring when Bradford Council transfers all its houses to new landlords. The delay comes despite councillors
Efforts to stamp out racism in Keighley took a giant leap forward on Monday. More than 130 men from across the town met to thrash out ideas for bringing communities together. The belief is that people from different cultures in Keighley will lose their
Three health chiefs managing a trust facing a financial crisis are keeping their salaries secret -- against Government guidelines. Bob Allen, chief executive of Airedale NHS Trust, Doug Farrow, director of planning, and nursing boss Susan Franks have
A woman identified as a suicide risk was found hanged shortly after being transferred from hospital to a privately-run clinic, a Bradford inquest heard. Carol Anne Wright, 44, had been held under the Mental Health Act at Airedale Hospital suffering from
Keighley's public has been praised for its response to a campaign urging people to "shop" drug dealers. Nearly 30 calls from the town have been made so far to Crimestoppers, giving details of suspected drug-dealing activities. Keighley police commander
Morrisons has begun a massive multi-million-pound redevelopment of its Keighley store. The scheme will incorporate an extension to the Worth Way supermarket and the provision of a cafe, petrol station and underground car park. The store development ,
One of the Railway Children has returned to the area for a whistle-stop tour and a trip down memory lane. Sally Thomsett, who was one of the stars of the timeless 1970 version of the Edith Nesbit tale, returned to the Worth Valley for the second time.
A Keighley choir on Wednesday morning joined hundreds of other choristers around the world to mark the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. Keighley Vocal Union performed Mozart's Requiem, at St Peter's Church, Cross Hills. They were among
KEITH Whipp, the chairman of governors at West Craven High Technology College, has stood down after 15 years in the key role. It is hard to overestimate his service to the school in that time, particularly during its transition from comprehensive to specialist
A SILSDEN headteacher has pleaded for youths to stay away from the school's playground after glass and human faeces had to be cleared from it. Town councillors reported that children's playground furniture had been vandalised at Aireview Infant's School
SEDBERGH public school opened its junior department in Bentham on Monday following a massive £1 million investment. Builders working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, have transformed the premises, formerly owned by Bentham Grammar School, in just six
Opera star Rosalind Plowright and crooner Robert Habermann perform in Leeds City Varieties in the new comedy Two's A Crowd. A world-class diva finds herself double-booked with a popular jazz singer and the two singers reluctantly work together. Egos clash
There's discord for the residents of an old people's home in the latest play from Bingley Little Theatre. Quartet is set in a home for retired opera singers where each year a concert is held to celebrate Verdi's birthday. Everyone lives in harmony until
SIR - Normally when I read letters written by Frank Brammah, I read them firmly believing I am going to agree with every word he writes. However, when I read his opposition to Ann Cryer's stand opposing war with Iraq, I was taken by surprise. For once
Pubgoers in Shipley could have been forgiven for doing a double-take when they arrived for their regular drink. Tinsel, crackers and twinkling lights greeted them at The Cricketers before they were offered a traditional Yuletide dinner. The early Christmas
Utley was developing as a residential suburb when this photograph was taken about a century ago. The old hamlet of Low Utley and the few buildings along the Keighley and Kendal Turnpike Road were being reinforced by both solid terraced housing on the
A year ago twins Danielle and Francine Virr were battling for life after being born 15 weeks early. They weighed just 1lb 9oz and 1lb 10oz. But given only a 50 per cent chance of surviving, both are now bouncing babes and looking forward to their first
A businessman and a Council chief today locked horns in a row over a bin wagon allegedly damaging a private access road. Furniture company boss Nigel Chapman claims the tiny track to his home suffered potholes, subsidence and damage to dry stone walls
The boss of a golf club is furious after thieves snatched £10,000 of vital green-keeping equipment just before an annual tournament. Simon Barraclough, who runs Phoenix Park Golf Club at Thornbury, was left devastated after specialist machines were stolen
Bradford Council will become the first authority in the country to take a disabled person to court for alleged unpaid social service charges. The case, which will make legal history, follows a major campaign against the charges across the district. The
Riddlesden Under-12s are celebrating a successful second cricket season after going through their first year without winning a single game. Coach Mark Robinson, pictured above with squad members, has played a big part in reversing the team's fortunes
Serco, parent company of Bradford's privatised education service, has hailed it as a national flagship. Peter Holden, chief executive of Serco Government Services, was speaking at the official opening of Future House, the new headquarters of Education
The £4.6 million deal between Bradford Council and Super League champions Bradford Bulls has still not been signed, it emerged last night. Councillors scrutinising the executive committee's decision to pay the sum to the Bulls to end a long term agreement
DIVISION ONE Barrowford 126 Cowling 127-5 Barrowford: D Flounders b Dalby 31, N Hargreaves st Frankland b Batty 20, S Jones b Dalby 12, D Wedding b Dalby 20, D Hartley lbw Dalby 7, S MacFarland ro 8, M Jackson st Frankland b Batty 3, J Hargreaves b Batty
Pubgoers in Shipley could have been forgiven for doing a double-take when they arrived for their regular drink. Tinsel, crackers and twinkling lights greeted them at The Cricketers before they were offered a traditional Yuletide dinner. The early Christmas
Two Bradford drug barons who kidnapped and almost killed a dealer they employed were today jailed for 15 years. A judge told how Naveed Butt (pictured, top) and Anthony Murgatroyd (pictured, bottom) operated like they were in a "Wild West town" where
Keighley Cricket Academy hit the heights on their first away match of the season when they shot down RAF Linton-on-Ouse by 147 runs in their annual challenge match. Manningham Mills all-rounder Gulsheraz Ahmed was dismissed just seven runs short of a
EMBSAY have become the first side in almost half a century to take all four Craven League trophies on offer to them. Back in 1956 the brilliant and legendary James Nelson's SC collected all four trophies available to their two teams. The final piece of
Rochdale apprentice goalkeeper James Mann, pictured, from Silsden, has been chosen for the Scotland under-18s football squad for the season. James, who is 17 at the end of this month, travelled to Largs to take part in the training sessions and was then
The Craven League is now in full swing with most clubs starting off with a midweek fixture. Oxenhope Rec, Premier Division runners-up last year, indicated they will be aiming to go one better this time by beating Cononley Sports 5-2. They followed that
Regent Victoria put last week's disappointing Premier Division defeat behind them and bounced back to run riot over Old House At Home winning 13-2. Robert Bedford led the way with four goals, followed by a hat trick from Lee Newhall and with Chris Wray
There was a full entry for Keighley's second Men's Invitation Day, which was sponsored by Keighley's Sunwin Peugeot dealership. Some excellent scores were carded in blustery conditions, and the event was won by K Jowitt and P Greenwood with a nett 61.
Keighley Ladies were given a tough lesson when they made their debut in the Yorkshire & Humberside West Division One at Knaresborough. Their youthful line-up, which included 17-year-old England U-19s cricketer Anna Spragg, created plenty of chances
BCA United's team making their debut in the Keighley Sunday Alliance this season have been given the perfect boost by a local takeaway. Mango's in North Street have backed them with £375 so that they are kitted out in a brand new strip for the season.
It's all systems go again for amateur rugby league teams in the area tomorrow as the season makes a belated start. And Cowling, due to make their first appearance in the Pennine League against fellow newcomers Bailiff Bridge at South Craven School (2.30
Dougie Lampkin clinched his sixth world trials championship at a wet and miserable Twin Ring Montegi last weekend but had to concede defeat to Japanese team mate Takahisa Fujinami on a treacherous 15 section course that tested the entire entry. Fujinami
SKIPTON'S season-long battle for survival in Division B of the Airedale & Wharfedale League reaches its climax at Sandylands tomorrow when promoted Otley are visitors. The side's last-gasp win at Tong Park last weekend was a massive boost for the
WHARFEDALE travel to National Division One newcomers Doncaster tomorrow buoyed by their win at Kendal last week and by Harrogate's hefty success against the South Yorkshire side, but wary that they might face a reaction, (writes Tony Simpson). Doncaster
SIR - I took pleasure reading your "Comment" of September 2 about the success of the "Party in the Park", even though that particular type of concert is not my scene. However, my wife and I had coincidentally supported another concert which sadly - despite
How quickly a year passes by! This time last year the world was shocked by the events of September 11 and the scale of the disaster unfolded as the days and weeks went by. We read about the bravery of the firefighters, the men and women who put themselves
